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When many people in Thailand hear the words "human trafficking", they still picture distant and detached criminal activities such as a border crossing, a brothel raid, a fishing boat at sea, or a criminal gang operating in the shadows.

Bangkok Post

Heroin and phone smugglers caught at Phuket airport

PHUKET - Three smugglers have been caught at Phuket airport - a South African woman taking 16 kilogrammes of heroin to Uganda and two suspected scammers, Uzbeks, bringing 35 mobile phones into Thailand.

Bangkok Post

Study says SRT faces five structural challenges

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is grappling with major structural challenges, including workforce shortages, ageing locomotives, mounting debt, management issues and the transition to a modern rail system, say study findings presented at a recent seminar.

Bangkok Post

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Indian man sentenced to 34 years in UK for kidnap, torture and rape

The court heard how the victim – a 24-year-old woman – became suspicious when she was asked to deliver the suitcase from Thailand back to the UK in June 2024. She refused, and when she arrived at Birmingham Airport she was put into a car and driven to London by…

The Times of India

Mourners line Bangkok streets to pay respects to Thailand’s Princess Bha

Funeral procession travels to palace as people remember royal’s campaigning and work for underprivileged

The Guardian - UK

Model arrested at Mumbai airport with ganja worth ₹11.82 crore arriving from Thailand

Mumbai Customs officials apprehended a model at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. She arrived from Thailand and was found with over 11 kg of hydroponic weed. The contraband is valued at approximately ₹11.82 crore. The accused claimed a fellow passenger handed her the bag. Officials are investigating the incident further.

The Economic Times

How young Thais are learning to live and work with AI

Since the widespread adoption of AI tools began in 2022, employment among workers aged 22 to 25 has decreased by 13%, according to a Stanford University study of younger generations of workers.

Bangkok Post

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Huawei Cloud Becomes Thailand's First with Government-Recognized HCCDX Certification Program

BANGKOK, June 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei Cloud Thailand has officially received a recognition for its HUAWEI CLOUD Developer Certification (HCCDX) from Thailand Professional Qualification Institute (TPQI), marking a major milestone in advancing Thailand's digital workforce development.Huawei Cloud is the first cloud vendor in Thailand to achieve this government-recognized certification…

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Thailand crush Cambodia, set up Aussie showdown

Thailand will take on Australia in the final of the Asean U19 Boys Championship 2026 on Saturday after they crushed Cambodia 4-0 at the Sumatera Utara Main Stadium in Medan, Indonesia, on Thursday.

Bangkok Post

Visa shift unlikely to deter Indians

Replacing visa-free entry with a visa-on-arrival scheme for Indian tourists will not affect this market as affordable prices remain the decisive factor for them, while the policy change can help curb visa abuse, according to an Indian travel agent.

Bangkok Post

PM pledges reforms to woo investors

Prime Minister Anutin Chanvirakul has pledged regulatory and economic reforms to secure Thailand's position as a long-term investment destination.

Bangkok Post

A Princess who changed the world

A dark cloud has descended on Thailand following the loss of HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 47.

Bangkok Post

A nation mourns

Thailand entered a period of national mourning on Thursday following the passing of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati at the age of 47.

Bangkok Post

The village reality

Re: "Thailand's misleading growth story", (Opinion, June 11).

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Renewed hope for Iran deal buoys investors

RECAP: Asian stocks gained and oil dipped Friday after US President Donald Trump withdrew his threat of further strikes on Iran and said a deal could be signed in the coming days, although Tehran said it had not reached a final conclusion.

Bangkok Post

Thailand looks to US to fatten animals

Thailand has long depended on imports of feed corn from neighbouring countries to bridge the gap between domestic demand and insufficient local production. However, a proposal to import feed corn from the US has sparked a debate over its potential impact on agricultural industries.

Barchart

Sugar Prices Pressured by a Stronger Dollar and Possible US-Iran Peace Deal

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is down -0.06 (-0.44%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is down -1.40 (-0.31%). Sugar prices are trading lower today, with NY sugar falling to a 7-week low. Sugar prices are seeing downward pressure from today’s slightly stronger dollar...

The Economic Times

Global rice production was 713 million tonnes per year during 2006-2015, saw growth: Study

Global rice production saw significant growth from the 1960s to the 2010s. This increase was primarily due to management decisions such as expanded irrigation and increased nutrient inputs. These strategies helped offset losses from climate change. China, India, and Thailand are the top producers. Future food security will depend on…

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Princess Bha Dies At 47: Why The Death Of Thailand's 'Future Queen' Is Sending Shockwaves Through The Monarchy

Princess Bajrakitiyabha of Thailand has died at 47 after a long coma, raising questions about the monarchy's future and royal succession.

AAP

BAIC FOTON eView Connect Makes a Strong Debut in Thailand, Pioneering a New Paradigm for Green Logistics in Southeast Asia

BEIJING, June 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CP FOTON recently held an official launch event in Bangkok, Thailand, to unveil its eView Connect new energy van. Senior executives from the CP Group and Foton International, along with the first batch of customers, strategic partners, financial partners, national dealers, and local media,…

The Guardian - UK

Tears and tributes as crowds gather to mourn death of Thailand’s Princess Bha

Beloved royal, said to have embodied ‘everything good in Thailand’, died in hospital after nearly four years in coma

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Thai Princess Passes Away At 47 After 4 Years In A Coma

As news of her passing spread online, tributes quickly poured in, with one mourner writing, “The only one who deserves the throne ascended to heaven.”

Bangkok Post

Little wonders among Phitsanulok’s rainy season greens

While Thailand's rainy season might turn some areas glum and gloomy, the flora in Phitsanulok beams with radiance as Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park is enlivened by rare “Devil’s Eye” plants and vibrant begonias.

Euronews

Princess Bajrakitiyabha the 'pride of Thailand' dies aged 47 after three-year battle with infection

A vocal campaigner for protecting women from domestic violence and the rights of the accused, had been suffering with mycoplasma infection since 2022.

Bangkok Post

Power Mall bets on World Cup demand

After a long, nail-biting wait, the broadcasting rights in Thailand for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been secured. Power Mall, a Thai electrical appliance retailer under The Mall Group Co Ltd, expects the tournament to boost overall appliance sales during the competition period.

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